Kraiburg develops TPE compound to replace PVC in cables

ERJ staff report (DS)

Waldkraiburg, Germany -- For cable manufacturers and suppliers in the IT and entertainment electronics sector, Kraiburg TPE has developed number of halogen-free and flame-resistant TPE compounds that meet the most stringent flame-resistance requirements of the relevant European and US standards. The aim is to replace PVC sheathing.

The new compounds conform to the European RoHS directive and contain no hazardous ingredients. They are thus free of heavy metals and organic halogen compounds such as polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) or polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs).

"In the event of fire, PVC sheathing can cause serious harm to health. Cable manufacturers and OEMs in the electronics industry who are aware of their responsibilities in relation to health and safety can now avail of a real alternative to this potentially hazardous material", explains Franz Hinterecker, Managing Director of Kraiburg TPE.

Together with number of well-known cable manufacturers, the company has developed a TPE-based halogen-free flame retardant or HFFR cable that is available in the market since early 2009. The sheathing material made from the new TPE successfully passed the VW-1 vertical flame test, which is the most demanding flame test for single cables. This test was passed with minimum layer thicknesses, proving the excellent fire safety of the material.

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Press release from Kraiburg TPE